Register

What was Ferdinand Magellan known for? A. sponsoring the voyages of Christopher Columbus B. leading the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe C. claiming parts of South A…

What was Ferdinand Magellan known for? A. sponsoring the voyages of Christopher Columbus B. leading the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe C. claiming parts of South A…
asked 173k views
4 votes
What was Ferdinand Magellan known for? A. sponsoring the voyages of Christopher Columbus B. leading the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe C. claiming parts of South America for Portugal and introducing the Portuguese language there D. being the first European to sail around the tip of Africa and reach Asia

asked
User Sharron
by
8.3k points

2 Answers

3 votes
Ferdinand Magellan was known for leading the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe, claiming parts of south America for Portugal and introducing the Portuguese language there, and sponsoring Columbus's voyages...
answered
User Shivanand
by
8.4k points
5 votes
He was leading the firs expedition to circumnavigate the globe. But he died on the way on 15 April 1521.
answered
User Yasuyuki Uno
by
8.4k points
← Prev Question Next Question →

Related questions

Ask a Question
Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.

Categories

Other Questions

Who made dutch claims in north america?
How did world war 1 affect the racial and ethnic makeup of american cities
What was an effect of nationalism in Europe in the early 1900s?
Link Copied!